What a fantastic nine days of arts, music, writing, writers, authors, poets and storytellers! Thanks to all who helped, bought tickets, provided support and much more. Special thanks goes to Maryborough Advertiser, Goldfields Getaway, Big Cat Print, Maryborough Butter Factory, The Welcome Record Dunolly, Maryborough Visitor Centre, Central Goldfields Shire Tourism, Maryborough Library, Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Katescastle Book Emporium, Goldfields Gymnastics, Avoca Arts Gallery 127, Madam Chi Chi Cafe, and all the artists and performers. Thanks to all other Words in Winter towns for linking us every year. Next year in 2020 will be running from Saturday 1st to Friday 7th August, with a great line up and more on offer in Maryborough, Dunolly, Carisbrook, and Avoca. It will be a special year for the region as we celebrate ten years. There are some value added events coming up for the year due to popularity, so keep following this site for details, and there was also a launch for Pyrenees Platform Writers at Avoca Railway Station complex, which will put on events through the year. All the best for Spring, just around the corner!
Tag: literature
Sun 11th August – Poetry Promenade – Avoca Arts Gallery 127
Sun 11th August 2019 – Poetry Promenade – Avoca Arts Gallery 127
Enjoy a parade of poets, story tellers and players as they present an afternoon of great delight, while listening to the magic of their word-craft and its impact on our imagination and emotions.
Date: Sun 11th August Venue: Avoca Arts Gallery 127 13-15 York Ave Avoca Bookings: Hugh 0439 462 344 Time: 2pm: Cost: $15 includes afternoon tea/finger food. (Taltarni wines by the glass at bar prices.)
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Sat 10th August – Historic Fiction Workshop – Heather Whitford Roche – Avoca Arts Gallery 127
Sat 10th August 2019 – Historic Fiction Workshop – Heather Whitford Roche – Avoca Arts Gallery 127
Learn fiction writing, historic research session. Informative workshop from local self-published author, Heather Roche.
Date: Sat 10th August Venue: Avoca Arts Gallery 127 13-15 York Ave Avoca Bookings: Hugh 0439 462 344 Time: 2pm for 2.30pm start Cost: $15 (includes afternoon tea) (Taltarni wines available by the glass at bar prices)
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Thurs 8th August – Upcycle Book Craft Session – Dunolly Branch Library
Thurs 8th August 2019 – Upcycle Book Craft Session – Dunolly Branch Library
Join in a session of craft at St John’s Hall. Upcycle old books to create a masterpiece to take home.
Date: Thurs 8th August Venue: Dunolly Library St Johns Hall Barkly Street Dunolly Enquiries: Bec Clark 03 5461 1950 Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free (All ages welcome, resources supplied.)
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Tues 6th August – Silent Reading Party – Maryborough Regional Library
Tues 6th August 2019 – Silent Reading Party – Maryborough Regional Library
Silent Reading Party craze returns at Maryborough Library, option for discussion afterwards over refreshments.
Date: Tues 6th August Venue: Maryborough Library 91 Nolan Street Maryborough Enquiries: Bec Clark/Maree Stephenson 03 5461 1950 Time: 6-7.30pm Cost: Free
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Tues 6th August – Words on Wheels – Mystery Tour Bus – Adrian Masterman-Smith & Lowen Clarke
Tues 6th August 2019 – Words on Wheels – Mystery Tour Bus – Adrian Masterman-Smith & Lowen Clarke
Experience poetry on wheels at various mystery Goldfields destinations. Lunch at winery cost.
Date: Tues 6th August Venue: various Bookings: Adrian Ph: 0433 111 068 Time: 10am Cost: Winery Lunch
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Sun 4th August – Henry Lawson Talk – Melba Lounge – Buckley’s of Dunolly
Sun 4th August 2019 – Henry Lawson Talk – Melba Lounge – Buckley’s of Dunolly
Warming winter fireside talk in Melba Lounge by guest speaker on works of Henry Lawson.
Date: Sun 4th August Venue: Melba Lounge Buckley’s of Dunolly 1787 Maryborough-Dunolly Road Dunolly Bookings: Rachel Buckley 03 5468 1858 Time: 2pm Cost: $15 includes champagne, tea and cake at interval
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